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NDC Youth Wing Calls For Stronger Action Against Illegal Mining

The Western Regional Youth Wing of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has thrown its weight behind the government’s efforts to combat illegal mining and restore degraded natural resources, while calling for the accelerated implementation of the Petroleum Hub Project in the region. The Youth Wing said the Petroleum Hub, when fully implemented, had the potential […] The post NDC Youth Wing…

The Western Regional Youth Wing of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has called for stronger action against illegal mining and supported the implementation of the Petroleum Hub Project in the Western Region of Ghana. The Youth Wing emphasized the importance of protecting the country's natural resources and pledged support for lawful government measures to combat illegal mining.

They also urged state institutions to enforce mining and environmental laws impartially and professionally, without fear or favor. Additionally, the conference acknowledged the contribution of the mining sector to Ghana's economic development and called for greater support for licensed small-scale miners, including improved regulation, training, access to technology, and environmentally sustainable mining practices.

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